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ion of my face for once. And it feels great to know that. My normally thin lips

radiant. It's nice to feel that way for a change. I hear the door creak open, and without even turnin

her naturally beautiful features, where her light makeup is applied with precision. She's keeping it simple, b

lings to her waist, and then flows into a light pink skater skirt that dances as she moves. I can't help but admire her style-she alway

zing, Em!" I say with a sincere smile, wr

e. "Ahem, hello. Have you seen your sexy mama se

one who's hot here." But the compliment make

onight," she adds, giving me a once-ov

mean, you are clearly the sh

onight throws our way. I grab my purse, slipping it over my shou

eved. He always tends to go overboard, and this is already going to be chaotic enough. The music is blasting, and people are scattered a

sional hand that brushes against mine, making my skin prickle. We finally

c. The smell of alcohol and pizza hits my nose, making me wish for a

stration and amusement. "I didn't think so many people

d happen, though. You know how high schoolers are-word spreads

sorry, Morgan. I didn't want it to get out of hand like this. I should've

n in my shoulders. "It's fine, seriously.

you sure? Because if you want, I can help

n. "As much as I'd love to, I'm pretty

hese people, but it's like everyone's here for the same reason-to party, to drink, to forget about thei

ld as it splashes into my cup, and I watch it for a moment before deciding to take a sip. The foul taste imme

th with the back of my hand, trying to pretend I didn't just have a small moment

asks, sounding concern

missively and glance around the room again. It's starting to get a bit mo

ping up onto the counter. She swings her legs over the edge and

t crazy. And besides, you're here now. We're just gonna m

out of the way. "Yeah, you're right. Let's just keep the chaos contained as much as we

moments that make everything a little less overwhelming. But every now and then, I can't

in my night. I'm here with Emi